The November Theme, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken?”
Inspired by Ada R. Habershon’s 1907 hymn and the Indigenous tradition of the sharing circle, this edition will explore the circle as a symbol of wholeness, resilience, and community. A circle reminds us that: “In a circle, we are all … Continue reading The November Theme, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken?”
My Journey of Discovery and Healing
“You can’t be serious?” Spilled out of my mouth after the doctor told me my options. Her response, “Yes, those are your options. In fact, option two worked wonders for me; it should work for you, too.” I looked her … Continue reading My Journey of Discovery and Healing
We Were Not Supposed to Survive — And Yet We Lead
Reclaiming Nationhood, Healing Our People, and Why Native Futures Need More Than ApplauseBy Lynnette Grey Bull November is Native American Heritage Month — a time when the nation pauses to acknowledge the First Peoples of this land. But for us, it’s not … Continue reading We Were Not Supposed to Survive — And Yet We Lead
Restoring the Circle: Health Equity as a Sacred Mandate
How faith, justice, and community connection can mend what has been broken in Black and Brown well-being. The Broken Circle The circle has always symbolized wholeness. In faith, it represents eternity. In public health, it represents balance. Yet across America, … Continue reading Restoring the Circle: Health Equity as a Sacred Mandate
Health and Wellness and the Common Good
In every society, health and wellness are not merely individual pursuits—they are shared responsibilities that reflect the moral and social fabric of a community. While wellness is often framed in personal terms—how we eat, exercise, rest, and manage stress—its deeper … Continue reading Health and Wellness and the Common Good
Time Is Not the Healer—Community Is
The concept of time is one of humanity’s most enduring constructions. Yes, the Earth rotates around the Sun, but science tells us it doesn’t take exactly 24 hours. The time it takes for the Earth to complete its daily rotation … Continue reading Time Is Not the Healer—Community Is
“North, Abroad a Great Journey”
Introduction My spiritual journey has been a tapestry of faith, grace, and transformation. It has not always been easy—there were moments of silence, uncertainty, and waiting—but in those spaces I learned to listen to the gentle voice of God calling … Continue reading “North, Abroad a Great Journey”
Be well, Be loved, Be free!
From an early age, I was suicidal. My memory takes me back to around the age of ten, when a casual attempt to join my parents in conversation ended in a violent eruption. A blow to my face sent me … Continue reading Be well, Be loved, Be free!
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Maya Angelou often spoke about the sacred threads of connection that bind humanity together. In her poem Human Family, she wrote:“I note the obvious differences in the human family.I’ve sailed upon the seven seas and stopped in every land.I’ve seen … Continue reading Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Three-Fifths 